I love to pack empty bags so that I can buy things and have somewhere to put them. –Amanda, 15

I always make sure I have clothes that can go together in more than one way, so I get more than one outfit out of each item. –Anna, 15

I always have to bring my camera and my cell to text when I'm on the beach. I bring a volleyball to hit around when I'm bored, and I might just meet new people if I start a game. –Anne, 16

I pack tons of cute bikinis, floppy hats, and totally cute flip-flops. Those three items can never go out of style! –Bre, 15

If I'm going away on a summer vacation, I always pack every single tank top I own. My mom tells me to pack more casual clothes for the boat and just hanging around, but what if I meet a cute boy? I like to have options! –Briana, 17

When I go on vacation, I always pack my most unique and favorite earrings! I love having choices and wearing earrings that are so different from all the others! –Brooke, 15

Flip-flops or comfortable shoes. Comfort is the key for relaxation. Isn't that the whole point of vacation?! –Chelsey, 15

I always make sure to pack a pair of jeans, flip-flops, and a cute solid T-shirt or tank top. This outfit can be casual or dressy when paired with the right accessories. –Danielle, 15

A cute little sundress is always great for vacation; you can wear it to dinner with your family or throw it over your bathing suit at the beach. –Emily, 17

When I go on summer vacation, I always have to pack a few pairs of cool sunglasses. They're important because they provide sun protection and go with anything! –Emma, 15

It's always great to bring an extra swimsuit, because no one likes to attempt getting into a wet one. –Kaitlyn, 17

When I go on vacation, I always bring a cute white shirt so it will match any kind of shorts or pants and shoes I bring. I also bring hair ties and cute headbands for when I go to the beach. It's pointless to do your hair if it's just going to get dirty at the beach. –Kelly, 15

I go out to Minnesota every two years for my family reunion. There are a ton of lakes up there, and I always make sure to bring water shoes to protect my feet from disgusting seaweed, anything sharp that might be on the bottom of the lake, or even leeches — yuck! –Morgan, 17

You absolutely must pack a journal so you can write down the details of your amazing summer. You can relive them at home during the cold winter months. –Rosetta, 15